The 1691 Great Yarmouth Witch Trials
The 1691 Great Yarmouth Witch Trials concerned the legal proceedings against Rose Cullender and Amy Denny, in England. Accused of witchcraft by townspeople, they allegedly inflicted harm through supernatural means, causing public hysteria. Testimonies cited strange occurrences and peculiar animal behavior. The court presented poppets as evidence, believed to be tools of malevolent witchcraft. Both women were found guilty despite lacking concrete proof, illustrating the era's lingering witchcraft fears and harsh legal outcomes.
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